NEDERLANDS DANS THEATER II KICKS OFF NY400 FESTIVAL @ JOYCE THEATER: 4/9/9—4/12/9.

As the song says, "Even old New York was once New Amsterdam." Just think of what the States might be like today if more of our ancestors had been Dutch traders rather than Puritans, a.k.a the people that even the British thought were too uptight to be real. One can only speculate, but I bet we'd have a lot less people in prison for selling pot. Just sayin'.

NY400 is a celebration of the friendship that has existed between our city and the Netherlands over the years, and one of the many featured acts is Nederlands Dans Theater II, famous for being one of the more revolutionary ensembles in the world of modern dance.

Founded in 1978 as a training class, this company of fiery talents has grown into a world-class ensemble. Returning to NYC after ten years, NDT II brings works by prominent choreographers such as Jirí Kylián and Lightfoot León. Definitely worth checking out. No word on any upcoming Puritan-themed festivals, but we'll let you know if any should surface.
 

Nederlands Dans Theater II
Thu-Fri: 8pm, Sat: 2pm & 8pm, Sun: 2pm
The Joyce Theater
175 Eighth Avenue (at the corner of 19th Street)
212-691-9740
$49; $35; $19
Joyce Members $37; $26